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Rubber Sealant Products and Tools

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, Maintenance Services, for the supply and rental of rubber sealant products and tools. The City seeks competitive pricing on equipment rental (squeegee machines, seal coat trailers, blowers) and material purchases (seal coat products, brushes, squeegees) for a 12-month period. This is a supplies procurement under $250,000 for a municipal government client; the contract is non-exclusive and carries no minimum purchase guarantee. The maximum purchase order value is capped at $35,000 including all change orders. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento Founded in; city of California; PlanetBids”. The link to representative of the bidding party who is legally authorized to bind the the site is: party to all of the terms and conditions of the Contract. The sig...; Electronically via Planetbids Website.; City of Sacramento’s official web Bid Center, aka “PlanetBids”.; Registration as a vendor in the PlanetBids system is required in order to the IFB.; ) BRAND NAMES: Brand names and model numbers, when used, are non-emergency/disaster conditions.; The City’s Bid Center (“PlanetBids”) Q&A tab for this bid.; and submit them via the Planetbids website..

BID WITH CAUTION 13 red flags detected : Late Proposals Not Considered

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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works, Maintenance Services, for the supply and rental of rubber sealant products and tools. The City seeks competitive pricing on equipment rental (squeegee machines, seal coat trailers, blowers) and material purchases (seal coat products, brushes, squeegees) for a 12-month period. This is a supplies procurement under $250,000 for a municipal government client; the contract is non-exclusive and carries no minimum purchase guarantee. The maximum purchase order value is capped at $35,000 including all change orders. Source scope cues include: City of Sacramento Founded in; city of California; PlanetBids”. The link to representative of the bidding party who is legally authorized to bind the the site is: party to all of the terms and conditions of the Contract. The sig...; Electronically via Planetbids Website.; City of Sacramento’s official web Bid Center, aka “PlanetBids”.; Registration as a vendor in the PlanetBids system is required in order to the IFB.; ) BRAND NAMES: Brand names and model numbers, when used, are non-emergency/disaster conditions.; The City’s Bid Center (“PlanetBids”) Q&A tab for this bid.; and submit them via the Planetbids website..

Submission deadline

2023-03-15

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13 red flags detected including Late Proposals Not Considered.

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Full red flag list with excerpts

13 found

Late Proposals Not Considered

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…r: B23151631039 Bid/Contract Rubber Sealant Products and Tools Title: Bids must be received prior to 2:00 PM on: Thursday 03/23/2023 Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted to: Electronically via Planetbids Website. Pre-bid conference and Q&A information See page 4 Bidder to complete the following information: Bidder Name: Address: City, State, ZIP code: Contact name: Contact phone

Mandatory Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Meeting

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…be grounds for disqualification of the bidder. 28.) PRE-BID CONFERENCE MEETING No Yes, attendance is optional -OR- Yes, attendance is MANDATORY NOTE: Bids from bidders who do not attend a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting shall be deemed non-responsive. Date: Time: Location site name: Address: Bldg./Floor/Room: City: B23151631039 Bid – Supplies – Less than $250K Form revision date 05/20/2020 Page 4

Proposal Prices Must Stay Firm for an Extended Period

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Vendor agrees the prices and percentage discount quoted above will remain valid for a period of 12 months from date of submission.

Taking Exceptions / Altering RFP Terms Can Void the Bid

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Bids must comply in all respects with the requested specifications. If the bidder has indicated that the item offered does not comply in all respects with the specifications stated in the bid document, the bidder is to list in detail any and all deviations. The City is under no obligation to consider an alternative bid and may accept or deny the alternative without explanation. Contractor shall not make any changes to this form without City's written approval, and any changes made without such approval shall be void.

Best-Value Selection (Not Lowest Price)

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The lowest responsible bidder shall be determined pursuant to City Code 3.56.020. For bid evaluation purposes, the total price bid by a local business shall be reduced by 5%. The resultant contract price shall be the amount bid by the successful bidder. The lowest responsible bidder shall be determined after the amount of local sales or use tax that would be received by the City is deducted from such bids. The current rate at which such local sales or use tax is received by the City is one percent (1%). Time of delivery may be a consideration of award.

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All deadlines table

4 dates
ItemDue
Questions Due 2023-03-15
Bid Submission Deadline 2023-03-23
Certificate of Insurance Due TBD
Business Operations Tax Certificate (BOTC) Due TBD

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Required certifications checklist

16 items
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Verify general liability insurance limits
  • Verify workers compensation coverage
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Confirm mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit attendance
  • Include W-9 or taxpayer information
  • Verify requirement: Commercial General Liability Insurance

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